Abuja: Chief Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, has inaugurated the National Energy Master Plan Implementation Committee (NEMiC) in a major step towards repositioning Nigeria’s energy sector. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by Dr Robert Ngwu, the Minister’s Senior Special Adviser.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the inauguration marked the beginning of the full implementation phase of the National Energy Master Plan (NEMP). The minister tasked the committee with spearheading the country’s transition to a cleaner, more inclusive, and sustainable energy future. Nnaji emphasized that the committee should deliver real impact to households, industries, and communities nationwide.
‘The National Energy Masterplan is not just a document; it is a blueprint for transforming our energy landscape. NEMiC must fast-track the deployment of energy solutions that are reliable, affordable, and climate-friendly. The work you do will directly influence Nigeria’s economic growth, social progress, and environmental sustainability,’ the minister said. Nnaji expressed optimism that the committee would deliver on the assignment, highlighting the significant responsibility they hold in shaping Nigeria’s energy future.
Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), formally submitted the implementation roadmap to the Minister on behalf of the committee members. Stakeholders view the inauguration of NEMiC as a strategic move to accelerate universal energy access, drive industrialization, and position Nigeria as a leader in clean energy development across the continent.
The event saw the attendance of notable figures, including Mr Michael Oluwagbemi, Managing Director of the Presidential CNG Initiative, and Jide Awolowo, Investments Facilitation Coordinator of the Initiative. Top executives from global power and engineering companies such as Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, China Machinery Engineering Co. (CMEC), Power China International Group, and Energy China were also present. Representatives from international development organizations, including UNIDO and UNDP, were in attendance as well.
NEMP is a comprehensive framework designed to guide Nigeria’s energy diversification, strengthen energy security, and align national development with global climate action goals. Constituted on Oct. 17, 2024, by the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), NEMiC is tasked with mobilizing funding and investing in renewable energy infrastructure, as well as accelerating the deployment of technologies that expand access to reliable and affordable power.
The committee is responsible for overseeing projects across solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and other emerging technologies. It will also advance the operationalization of the National Energy Fund, which aims to channel resources into domestic energy efficiency and infrastructure projects. With over 80 million Nigerians lacking reliable electricity and more than 90 percent of households relying on biomass for cooking, stakeholders see the Master Plan as an opportunity to close these long-standing gaps and unlock new economic potential.